Axis Health System in Durango, Colorado, United States

Axis Health System is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare provider serving communities across Southwest Colorado, including La Plata County. The organization offers a full spectrum of services that address the physical, psychological, and social needs of individuals seeking support for mental health and substance use challenges. Substance use treatment includes outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), supported by individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, and educational services. Specialized programs are also available for justice-involved individuals and those managing co-occurring mental health conditions.

In addition to substance use treatment, Axis provides comprehensive behavioral health services such as individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric assessments, and wellness education. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, case managers, and peer specialists who work together to support recovery and overall well-being. The organization also emphasizes integrated healthcare by combining primary care, dental, and behavioral health services, ensuring patients receive coordinated, whole-person care.

Crisis services are available through the Regional Crisis Center, which operates 24/7 to provide medical detox, acute psychiatric care, and mobile crisis response. These services are designed to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them with the appropriate level of ongoing care. Beyond clinical treatment, Axis Health System extends its reach through community outreach programs such as Healthcare for the Homeless, Peer Recovery, and Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services, helping underserved populations access the resources and support they need.